Young gun Alex Witherden says Brisbane is a much better team than win-loss ratio suggests

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ALEX Witherden has ruled out any attempts from Brisbane to claim QClash underdog status, saying it was a sour feeling for the Lions to be stuck on equal points with the Suns on the ladder.

Whether it is standard pre-game psychology, the history of upsets in the derby or the fact that there has never been much ladder difference between the two sides, it has become common QClash practice from both clubs to reject any suggestions of being favourites.

“But we have identified there are a few key areas that we need to clean up and focus on over the pre-season that will hold us in good stead for next season and we should be able to turn those close losses into wins.’’

Witherden said the Suns’ five-point Round 5 QClash victory was one example and the Lions were looking for revenge at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.